Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible






Should this stream of words go unanswered
and such a talker be acquitted?
Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomVain TalkToo Many Words

Should he argue with useless talk
or with words that serve no good purpose?
Verse ConceptsVain TalkUseless Words



The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly,
but the end of his speaking is evil madness.
Verse ConceptsVain TalkBeginning And EndPeople Acting Madly

therefore, prophesy and say: This is what the Lord God says: Because they have made you desolate and have trampled you from every side, so that you became a possession for the rest of the nations and an object of people’s gossip and slander, Verse ConceptsVain TalkPressingFaintnessTaking PossessionUnder One's BreathFungossiping

I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."

A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.


For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God. Verse ConceptsBad DreamsDaydreamingMan's Conduct Towards GodMisleading DreamsPeople Being SilentFear God!

A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by the hand of a drunkard.
Verse ConceptsProverbsWise Proverbsdrunkards




A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge

The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfCounselingAnsweringDo Not Be RashDiplomacyDecision Makinganswers

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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Effects OfCommendationSpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfValuing Knowledge


The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
Verse ConceptsLipsIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledge


A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfLamenessLegsProverbsWise Proverbs


If only you would shut up
and let that be your wisdom!
Verse ConceptsSilenceHow Silence Is WiseMan's Wisdom

Is there [no] end to your empty words? What provokes you that you continue testifying? If you were in my place I could also talk like you. I could string words together against you and shake my head at you, [but I wouldn't].

Who is this who obscures My counsel
with ignorant words?
Verse ConceptsAdvice, Rejecting God's AdviceThose Who Were Ignorant

Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness
or you’ll be like him yourself.
Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfLike Bad PeopleAnsweringFoolsChanging Yourselfanswers

Don’t slander a servant to his master
or he will curse you, and you will become guilty.
Verse ConceptsInjuryServanthood, In SocietySlanderSlavescriticismgossipingaccusations

The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will happen after him?




Should this stream of words go unanswered
and such a talker be acquitted?
Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomVain TalkToo Many Words

Should he argue with useless talk
or with words that serve no good purpose?
Verse ConceptsVain TalkUseless Words



The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly,
but the end of his speaking is evil madness.
Verse ConceptsVain TalkBeginning And EndPeople Acting Madly

therefore, prophesy and say: This is what the Lord God says: Because they have made you desolate and have trampled you from every side, so that you became a possession for the rest of the nations and an object of people’s gossip and slander, Verse ConceptsVain TalkPressingFaintnessTaking PossessionUnder One's BreathFungossiping

Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment



The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Effects OfCommendationSpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfValuing Knowledge




The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will happen after him?

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.
Verse ConceptsProverbsRidicule, Nature OfSilenceSpeech, Negative Aspects OfTongueHeartlessnessHow Silence Is WiseDespising PeopleBelittling







Should this stream of words go unanswered
and such a talker be acquitted?
Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomVain TalkToo Many Words

Should he argue with useless talk
or with words that serve no good purpose?
Verse ConceptsVain TalkUseless Words



The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly,
but the end of his speaking is evil madness.
Verse ConceptsVain TalkBeginning And EndPeople Acting Madly

therefore, prophesy and say: This is what the Lord God says: Because they have made you desolate and have trampled you from every side, so that you became a possession for the rest of the nations and an object of people’s gossip and slander, Verse ConceptsVain TalkPressingFaintnessTaking PossessionUnder One's BreathFungossiping